Conor McGregor's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Conor McGregor. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Conor McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist, best known for his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He achieved the distinction of being the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold championships in two weight classes: Featherweight and Lightweight. Before joining the UFC, McGregor was also a champion in Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC), holding both the Featherweight and Lightweight titles simultaneously. He is a significant figure in the world of mixed martial arts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

March 2008: First Professional MMA Bout

On 9 March 2008, McGregor had his first professional MMA bout, as a lightweight, defeating Gary Morris with a second-round TKO.

2011: Winning Streak

During 2011, McGregor began an eight-fight winning streak in his career.

2012: Won CWFC Championships

During 2012, McGregor won both the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC) Featherweight and Lightweight championships, becoming the first European professional mixed martial artist to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously.

April 2013: UFC Debut

On 6 April 2013, McGregor made his UFC debut against Marcus Brimage at UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi. He won the fight by knockout in round one, earning his first "Knockout of the Night" award.

August 2013: Fight Against Max Holloway

On 17 August 2013, McGregor fought Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 26, winning by unanimous decision. Following the bout, an MRI scan revealed that McGregor had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the bout and would require surgery, keeping him out of action for up to ten months.

July 2014: Defeated Diego Brandao

On 19 July 2014, McGregor fought Diego Brandão at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin, Ireland. The fight was halted in the first round, earning McGregor his first Performance of the Night award.

September 2014: Fought Dustin Poirier at UFC 178

On 27 September 2014, McGregor faced Dustin Poirier at UFC 178, securing a victory in the first round via TKO, earning his second straight "Performance of the Night" award. The finish officially came at 1:46 into the first round. This marked Poirier's first UFC loss via KO/TKO

January 2015: Defeated Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59

On 18 January 2015, McGregor faced Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59. He won the fight via TKO in the second round, earning his third straight "Performance of the Night" award.

2018: Ranked Fourth Highest-Paid Athlete

In 2018, McGregor was ranked as the fourth highest-paid athlete by Forbes, with earnings of $99 million.

January 2020: Defeats Donald Cerrone at UFC 246

On 18 January 2020, McGregor faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout at UFC 246. He won the fight via technical knockout 40 seconds into the first round, earning a Performance of the Night award and becoming the first UFC fighter to hold knockout finishes in three divisions.